Senior Parent Support Advisor

Posted 29 August 2025
Salary 26.6
LocationEnfield EN1 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Social / NGO / Health & Care
ReferenceRQ1593945

Job description

1 month contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• We are looking for an experienced Senior Parent Support Advisor to work within a fast-paced early help service, offering tailored support to children, young people, and families facing complex challenges.
• The successful candidate will undertake holistic assessments, coordinate multi-agency support packages, deliver accredited parenting programmes, and take a lead role in improving family outcomes — particularly in relation to school attendance, engagement, and behavioural change.
• This role is ideal for someone passionate about early intervention, family support, and building resilience within communities.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Hold and manage a caseload of complex family support cases, acting as Lead Professional where necessary
• Complete Early Help Assessments and utilise tools such as Signs of Safety and Family Star
• Deliver evidence-based parenting programmes to families and individuals
• Co-ordinate Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings and action plans
• Support families who fall below statutory thresholds, acting as a first line of support
• Work flexibly with families, including some early mornings, evenings, or weekend sessions
• Collaborate with schools, social workers, health services, and voluntary organisations
• Maintain accurate records and case notes using electronic case management systems
• Take part in duty rota systems, providing advice and triaging referrals
• Promote safeguarding and ensure timely escalation of concerns in line with statutory procedures

Skills/Experience:
• At least 2 years' experience working directly with children, young people and families in a community or home-based setting
• Strong knowledge of early help frameworks, family assessments, and multi-agency working
• Proven ability to manage complex needs within families, including those at risk of poor educational outcomes or exclusion
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in supporting parents using structured tools or behaviour change strategies
• Ability to plan, prioritise and record work to high standards using MS Office and case management systems
• A clear understanding of safeguarding policies, thresholds, and referral processes
• Experience delivering or facilitating accredited parenting programmes
• Involvement in multi-agency panels, safeguarding meetings or formal case reviews
• NVQ Level 3 (or above) or equivalent qualification in a relevant area

Additional Information:
• The closing date: 03/09/2025 @00:00.